What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immigration Specialist position at GM Financial?
Why GM Financial?
GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, South America and the Asia Pacific region. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail financing and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses.
At GM Financial, our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes new ideas, fosters integrity and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.
Our Purpose: We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters
6 month contract
Responsibilities
About the role:
The Immigration Specialist will work with the Global Mobility Manager to provide support in the areas of immigration and global mobility with the goal of providing customer-centric seamless service.
- Support Initiation, coordination and management of immigration cases with outside immigration partner's to ensure compliance, optimal processing timeline and maximum efficiency
- Utilize a strong working knowledge of immigration policies and procedures, to recommend improvements to work flow and operation objectives
- Provide excellent customer service and proactively manage communication with employees, Human Resources Business Partners and business leaders on case progression and key milestones
- Proactively analyze immigration matters and effectively communicate solutions to internal stakeholders in collaboration with outside immigration counsel and Global Mobility Manager
- Continually support education of Human Resources Business Partners and business leaders on immigration updates, concerns, strategies and policies
- Assist with processing/coding of immigration invoicing
- Assist in preparation of annual immigration budgets
- Ensure immigration data is accurately maintained and that the organizations immigration compliance records have appropriate level of data security
- Continually update internal immigration website to properly maintain immigration documentation
- Provide initial consulting on immigration cases to Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Business Partners and business leaders
- Manage immigration analytics data and prepare program updates for stakeholders
- Assist with other global mobility tasks, which may include involvement with international relocations
- Assist with special projects and other administrative duties as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Conform with all company policies and procedures
Qualifications
What makes you a dream candidate?
- Experience with MS Office suite; specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
- Experience consulting on procedural requirements for various visa types; non-immigrant and immigrant
- Passion for immigration and understanding of the sensitivity of the process to the employees
- A team player that can adapt to the fast-paced and ever-changing environment, work collaboratively with other departments and managers at all levels within the company
- Ability to effectively interface with all level of employees
- Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills
- Able to demonstrate complete discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information
- High professional standards; strong customer service mentality, is positive and is resourceful
- Strong oral and written communication; able to communicate effectively within GM Financial’s diverse culture
Additional Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Experience managing H-1B, B-1, L-1, TN, F-1and permanent residency cases
- Additional experience in domestic relocation, international assignment management and global mobility will be advantageous
- The ability to fluently speak Spanish and/or Portuguese would be valuable
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field required
- 1-2 years experience with employment sponsored immigration such as temporary work visas, permanent residency and I-9 compliance required
What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays
Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive
Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility
Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office